Emma Mattress Review 2024 | Expert Tested

• Price: $812–$1,649
• Material: Hybrid
• Firmness: Medium-firm
• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free shipping, old mattress removal available for $125 depending on location
• Warranty: 10 years
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
• Mattress height: 13 inches

Pros One of the most affordable online mattresses Easy to push against when changing positions Firm enough for stomach sleepers Good pressure relief Washable cover Cons Edge that isn’t comfortable or stable enough for easy sitting Noisy coils

Even when it’s not on sale, the Emma Hybrid Comfort is one of the most affordable mattresses you can buy online. The queen model retails for $1,319, but our Reviews Team has seen it available for $659, or 50% off. In some ways, the low price reflects the quality of the Emma Hybrid Mattress—its cover feels like less quality, the coils crunch when you change positions, and the edge collapses when you sit on it.

Still, there are some redeeming qualities, like a washable cover, a good amount of bounce, pressure relief for back sleepers, and a firm feel that’s ideal for stomach sleepers. If you don’t like sinking into your mattress and want something more budget-friendly, the Emma Comfort Hybrid is a good one to consider. If you’re looking for a more luxurious feel, you may want to check out the similarly priced Helix Midnight.

Our expert take

According to the company, the Emma Hybrid Comfort is a medium-firm mattress with a rating of five out of 10. Our testers say it feels firmer, more like a 7.5. Rather than sinking into the mattress, testers said they felt like they were on top of the material.

Testers felt most comfortable when lying on their stomachs. The firm feel of the Emma Hybrid Comfort prevents the hips from sinking lower than the shoulders in this position, which can cause an uncomfortable curve in the back.

Back sleepers may feel pressure relief along the shoulders and upper back, but one of our testers felt some discomfort in their lower back where the firm material didn’t conform to their spine. Our testers warn that the Emma Hybrid Comfort “isn’t the most comfortable mattress for a side sleeper, but it’s better than other firm mattresses like the Titan Plus.”

That said, you may have a different experience than our testers. Colorado-based physical therapist Lindy Royer said comfort depends on multiple factors, like sleeping position and pain in the body, and that some people may need props and pillows to feel comfortable on any mattress.

She suggested “getting the best mattress you can afford with a free trial period so you can assess how the mattress performs with long-term use.” With a one-year trial period and some of the lowest prices on the market, we think the Emma Hybrid Comfort is worth trying if you’re on a tight budget.

The Emma Hybrid Comfort is a bouncy mattress, and this quality can actually make it easier to push against the material when getting out of bed. It’s also easy to change positions when lying down. Unfortunately, some of that bounce gets transferred to the other side of the bed.

When our testers dropped their full weight onto the Emma Hybrid Comfort, the corners of the bed lifted. When one tester changed positions, the other could feel their movements. The coils also make a plastic crunching sound when someone moves around on the mattress. Overall, this isn’t the best bed for couples if one person is a light sleeper. If frequent disrupted sleep seems to be common for you, you may want to look elsewhere ^[1] Medic G., et al. Short- and Long-Term Health Consequences of Sleep Disruption. Nature and Science of Sleep. May 19, 2017. .

While testing mattresses, we developed a “functional support” score to determine how well a mattress assists with mobility and prevents falls. For example, you’re less likely to slide off the edge of a mattress when it’s sturdy and firm. An unstable edge is a major weakness in the Emma Hybrid Comfort. The edge sagged considerably when testers sat on it, and it also felt uncomfortable.

“This mattress has such a thin layer of foam that I could feel the coils underneath me when I sat on the edge,” one tester said. Fortunately, it feels safer to lie down on the edge than to sit on it. “I didn’t feel in danger of rolling off, and I felt the same amount of support at the edge compared to the middle of the bed,” said a tester.

The Emma Hybrid Comfort arrives compressed inside a box. Like many mattresses delivered this way, the Emma Hybrid Comfort will have an odor when unwrapped. Give it a few days to completely air out and off-gas The chemical odor given off from a new mattress. The smell is harmless and is usually gone within the first few days. .

Delivery takes about three to five days in most areas of the United States. The company says to expect slightly longer shipping times in the Northwest (five to six days) and non-contiguous states or territories (eight to 12 days).

Contact Emma customer service if you’re interested in a scheduled delivery, as it doesn’t appear as an option during checkout. Scheduled delivery costs $69–$129, includes mattress setup, and is only available in certain areas. For an additional $125, you can also have the old mattress hauled away.

Our recommendation

Who may love it 

• Sleepers looking for a firmer mattress
• Stomach sleepers of any weight
• People sticking to a budget—look for promotions to avoid paying full price

Who may want to avoid it 

• Side sleepers who may need a softer mattress to reduce pressure in the shoulders and hips
• People who need excellent edge support for sleeping near the edge or safely getting in and out of bed